English Opening

Start with c4, fight for d5 from the flank, and keep the option of a reversed Sicilian with an extra tempo.

Strong against

Symmetrical English
Anglo-Indian Defense

Weak against

Reversed Dragon
Hedgehog

Variations

Symmetrical English1. c4 c5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. g3 g6 4. Bg2 Bg7Reversed SicilianLockedWin Symmetrical English to unlockFour KnightsLockedWin Reversed Sicilian to unlockBotvinnik SystemLockedWin Four Knights to unlockHedgehogLockedWin Botvinnik System to unlock

Opponent level

Hangs pieces. Then asks if that was theory.